Life in the suburbs isn't always easy. Costs can be high, and safety concerns are real. Seeing these challenges, Congress is taking action to lend a hand. Some lawmakers want to make it simpler for families to save up for job training. Others are focused on tackling the dangerous fentanyl trade. The
Lina Khan, the Chair of the Federal Trade Commission, has been making waves with her aggressive stance on antitrust. While many corporate leaders have been critical of her approach, some surprising allies have emerged from both sides of the aisle. Take Republican Matt Gaetz, for instance, who has be
The Biden administration has been working tirelessly to "Trump-proof" science, ensuring that government scientists are shielded from political interference in their research and findings. This move is a direct response to the Trump administration's repeated attempts to suppress, downplay, or ignore
The Supreme Court has put on hold the latest plan from the Biden administration to lower payments for millions of borrowers, pending the outcome of lawsuits making their way through lower courts. The plan aimed to provide a faster path to loan cancellation and reduce monthly income-based repayments
The House Committee on Small Business is set to hold a markup on seven bills aimed at tackling the Biden-Harris administration's alleged overregulation of small businesses. According to a report by the committee, the administration has imposed $1.7 trillion in regulations on small businesses, equiva
As Rhode Island lawmakers buzz about state Senator Sandra Cano's potential departure for a federal job, questions arise about her future and the implications for the state. Cano, a heavy favorite to be reelected to her Senate District 8 seat, has been tight-lipped about the US Small Business Adminis
Mexico's surge to approve its new judicial reform has sparked a mix of reactions among experts and business leaders. While some hail the decision as a bold move to strengthen democracy, others fear it will lead to a loss of trust in the country's institutions and potentially even more corruption. As
The US Senate is preparing to hold Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre in contempt of Congress if he fails to appear at a hearing on Capitol Hill. This is a rare and serious charge, with the last subpoena issued by the committee occurring in the 1980s. The hearing is set to take place on Thurs
As the permitting bill inches closer to becoming a reality, it's encountering a bevy of obstacles. Despite the initial agreement, convincing lawmakers from both sides of the aisle is no easy feat. Key Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has expressed his willingness to consider the bill, but hasn't
Merrick Garland, the Attorney General of the United States, recently praised his Department of Justice (DOJ) employees for their impartiality, stating that their norms are a promise to not use the department as a political weapon. However, his words were met with skepticism from critics who point to
